Tim A. Ahles

May 31, 2023 | jamanetwork.com | Nicholas Phillips |Kayla Stratton |AnnaLynn M. Williams |Tim A. Ahles

Key PointsQuestion  Are adult survivors of childhood cancer at risk for new-onset neurocognitive impairments that outpace those associated with typical aging? Findings  In this cohort study of 2375 adult survivors of childhood cancer and their sibling controls, new-onset memory impairment emerged more often in survivors decades after cancer diagnosis and treatment. The increased risk was associated with cancer treatment, modifiable health behaviors, and chronic health conditions.